Part of speech: Noun
Phonetic transcription: /maɾɣaˈɾita/
Meanings and Usage: The word "margarita" in Spanish refers to the name of the flower daisy. It is also commonly known as a cocktail made of tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice, often served with a salted rim.
The word "margarita" is used in both oral and written Spanish, although its use as the name of the cocktail is more common in informal, spoken language.
Verb Tenses: As "margarita" is a noun, it does not have verb tenses.
Examples: 1. Me encanta la margarita que llevas en el pelo. (I love the daisy you are wearing in your hair.) 2. Vamos a pedir un par de margaritas en el bar. (Let's order a couple of margaritas at the bar.)
Idiomatic Expressions: "Margarita" is not typically used in idiomatic expressions.
Etymology: The word "margarita" comes from the Latin word "margarīta", which in turn originates from the Greek word "μαργαρίτης" (margarítes) meaning pearl.
Synonyms and Antonyms: - Synonyms: flor, dalia (flower, daisy) - Antonyms: No antonyms are commonly associated with the word "margarita" in Spanish.